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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 183.76, 275.97 and 171.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 183.76, 275.97 and 171.47 is: 257.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    183.76 : 275.97 = 171.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    183.76/275.97 = 171.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    183.76x = 275.97 × 171.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    183.76x = 47,320.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,320.58/183.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.51

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